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Richmond Castle – Richmond Town Centre loop from Richmond

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Richmond Castle – Richmond Town Centre loop from Richmond

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Richmond Castle – Richmond Town Centre loop from Richmond

02:12

7.74km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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20 m

The Green Howards Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Monday to Saturday 10am to 4.30pm. Last entry at 4pm.

Museum entry: £8 | ages 10-16: £5 | under 10s: free

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5.37 km

Hudswell Woods

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Hudswell Woods is a wonderful area to walk through. Near Richmond, it's pretty much accessible to just about anyone who can walk. Very green, beautiful flowery meadows in the spring …

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6.72 km

View of Richmond Castle from Low Bank Wood

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Just outside Richmond, this is a lovely wood for a short stroll with the family or a beginning of a longer walk. From the path running alongside the river, there are truly terrific views of the Richmond Castle.

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7.14 km

View of Richmond Castle from the River Swale Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

From the bridge over the River Swale there is a wonderful view of Richmond Castle.

The castle is a Norman Fortress, built to keep in check 'the rebellious North' in …

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7.47 km

Richmond Castle

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Standing proudly on a tall rocky outcrop above the River Swale, Richmond Castle is one of the oldest Norman fortresses in Britain. The castle was constructed from 1071 onwards following …

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7.67 km

Richmond Town Centre

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Referred to as the jewel in the heart of North Yorkshire, the picturesque town of Richmond is renowned for breathtaking beauty that has inspired painters and poets for centuries. Boasting …

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7.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.41 km

1.51 km

773 m

707 m

289 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.38 km

1.62 km

1.34 km

996 m

807 m

606 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (110 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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Richmond Castle – Richmond Town Centre loop from Richmond

Richmond Market Place Obelisk

The Green Howards Museum

Hudswell Woods

View of Richmond Castle from Low Bank Wood

View of Richmond Castle from the River Swale Bridge

Richmond Castle

Richmond Town Centre

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